Hacking Your ADHD

Emily, a lifelong gardener from Chicago, shares her struggles with maintaining plant care routines due to ADHD. She discusses the challenges of hyperfixation and procrastination when it comes to her beloved plants. Strategies are explored to cultivate joy in gardening, with tips on creating enjoyable routines and utilizing self-management tools. The conversation highlights how to lower resistance to getting started and bring fun back into the gardening experience.

This discussion dives into the challenges of self-sabotage, especially for those living with ADHD. The host shares experiences of maladaptive behaviors like procrastination and perfectionism. Emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, the conversation highlights how these issues often reflect unmet needs rather than flaws. It also explores the concept of one's 'worst self,' advocating for empathy and realistic goal-setting as essential tools for gradual self-improvement.

In this engaging conversation, Jackie Silver, a Registered Dietitian specializing in wellness for neurodivergent individuals, shares her insights on accessible nutrition. She discusses the unique challenges ADHD and autism present when it comes to eating and meal planning. Jackie emphasizes simplified and tailored strategies, such as mindful eating and recognizing hunger cues. She critiques diet culture's negative impacts on mental health and advocates for self-compassion in making gradual changes to eating habits, making wellness attainable for all.

Exploring unhelpful ADHD advice, debunking myths, and emphasizing personalized strategies for effective symptom management.

Explore the struggles of task initiation and executive dysfunction in ADHD, importance of mental and physical health, and creating effective organizational systems. Tips include being kind to ourselves, simplifying systems with checklists, and creating designated spots for items to streamline productivity.

Certified Professional Organizer Star Hansen talks about the deeper meaning of clutter and its impact on mental well-being. She emphasizes the emotional attachment people have to their belongings and how clutter can affect relationships and highlight personal values. The podcast also explores decluttering as a journey of self-discovery, addressing trauma responses, fear of commitment, and emotional attachments to items.

Workflow efficiency consultant Chris Cameron discusses the power of automation for managing ADHD. Topics include starting small with automation, utilizing email filters, calendar tools, and AI platforms like Chat GPT. Learn strategies for enhancing productivity and communication with ADHD-friendly approaches.

Delve into the world of long-standing goals and building systems that work for individuals with ADHD. Focus on natural habits, avoid complexity, and embrace imperfection. Tools like timers, calendars, journaling, and tailored organization systems are key to success.

The podcast explores the journey of finding purpose with ADHD and the pressure of comparison. It emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges, prioritizing personal growth, and applying Self-Determination Theory principles. The host shares personal anecdotes and stresses that everyone struggles, even if they don't show it.

Guest Caren Magill shares her journey from dropping out of high school to thriving with ADHD. Topics include managing emotions, organizing tasks, executive dysfunction, and mastering daily routines. The episode emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories and tips about ADHD to help others feel connected and supported.